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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mansukh Mandavia inspects Kolkata Port Trust and IWAI Jetty
Also reviews progress of highways projects in West Bengal
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals and Fertilisers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inspected the facilities and ongoing projects at Kolkata Port Trust and GR Jetty of Inland Waterways Authority of India yesterday. He is on a 2 day visit to Kolkata and Haldia.
Shri Mandavia visited Netaji Subhas Dock at Kolkata Port Trust where he stressed upon the need for strengthening the Dry Dock facilities. He also inaugurated the renovated Birsa Munda Sarani and Sonapur Road of the Port, and participated in the tree plantation activities organised by the Port Authorities. He later flagged off the state-of-the–art Seagoing Survey Launch  of KoPT. The launch is fitted with hull mounted inboard transducers and equipped with modern survey software for online data acquisition and processing along with AIS and radar.
At the G.R. Jetty of Inland Waterways Authority of India Shri Mandavia flagged off the IWAI tug vessel which has a capacity for towing 2 vessels of 1000 tonnes each. He also surveyed the ongoing work on NW-I from G.R. Jetty to Howrah Bridge. Briefing the media later on he said that the Ministry is going to start Ro-Ro Ferry Services from BISN Jetty to Botanical Garden/Falta and BISN Jetty to Sankrail Jetty which will be a boon for the people of the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata. He called upon the officials of Inland Waterways Authority of India  to work towards connecting the North Eastern Region to the rest of the country through waterways. During the course of discussion, the Minister also suggested that cadets/trainee nautical officers should be given the opportunity for onboard training. He also emphasised on regular monitoring of the Maritime Training Institute to ensure placement of cadets passing out from the training institute.
Shri Mandavia also reviewed the ongoing projects of National Highway Authority of India  and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  in the state of West Bengal. He directed the officers to expedite the works of delayed projects and give proper attention to land acquisition matters in close coordination with the concerned Revenue Officers for timely delivery of the project for the benefit of the people of the state.
The Minister also visited Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd.  and National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research  situated in Manicktala area and interacted with the officers and addressed students.
Shri Mandavia is visiting Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port Trust at Haldia today Thereafter, he will also visit the Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology  at Haldia and will interact with the faculty and students of the institute.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Department of Youth Affairs organises Special Campaign 2.0 for swachhata and disposal of pending matters
Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports organised Special Campaign 2.0 for Swachhata and disposal of pending matters from 2nd October, 2022 to 31st October, 2022 in its Main Secretariat, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi and its subordinate office, National Service Scheme  and two autonomous organisations, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development .
During the Preparatory Phase , Department of Youth Affairs and its subordinate Office/autonomous organisations i.e. NSS, NYKS and RGNIYD sensitized the officials, mobilized the ground functionaries for the Campaign; identified pendency; finalized the Campaign sites; identified scraps and redundant materials and completed the laid down procedures for their disposal.
During the Campaign Phase , the Department of Youth Affairs and its Subordinate Office/autonomous organisations made great efforts to minimize the pendency of MP’s Reference, Parliamentary Assurances, Public grievances and PG Appeals. All the major pendency issues were brought down at the level of 10%. Record Room and Store Room of the Department was cleaned and managed properly by disposing old records, files, etc. The old furniture and scrap was also disposed of.
Ministry of Science & Technology
INSPIRE programme is aimed to attract, motivate, nurture and train talented and meritorious students to study science subjects and opt for careers in Research and Development  to build a pipeline of quality human resource and widening the R&D human resource base of the country:Dr. Harsh Vardhan
“Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research ” programme is aimed to attract, motivate, nurture and train talented and meritorious students to study science subjects and opt for careers in Research and Development  to build a pipeline of quality human resource, thereby widening the R&D human resource base of the country. During the last three years, close to 1,23,024 young students of class 6 - 10 from recognized schools across the country, received the INSPIRE Award MANAK , about 69,800 students attended the INSPIRE Internship Camps to experience the joys of creative pursuit of science, 34,801 students in top 1% of Class 12"' Board examinations received Scholarships for Higher Education  to pursue B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses in Basic and Natural Sciences, 2520 students are availing INSPIRE Fellowships for pursuing Ph.D. degree and 397 young researchers are availing INSPIRE Faculty Fellowships to establish themselves as independent post-doctoralresearchers
- The number of applications received from young Indian students/researchers/faculties during the last three years are asfollows:
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Financial Year
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INSPIRE
Award MANAK
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INSPIRE
Internship
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INSPIRE
Scholarship 
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INSPIRE
Fellowship
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INSPIRE
Faculty Fellowship
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2017-18
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258902
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25230
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21157
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2156
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2200
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2018-19
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288936
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24570
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19063
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2479
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2526
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2019-20
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392486
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20000
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16317
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2017
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2000
- The details of number of young Indian students/researchers/faculties enrolled in the programme, during the last three years are asfollow:
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Financial Year
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INSPIRE
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INSPIRE
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INSPIRE
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INSPIRE
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INSPIRE
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Award
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Internship
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Scholarship
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Fellowship
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Faculty
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MANAK
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Fellowship
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2017-18
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30602
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25230
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13184
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848
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181
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2018-19
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50279
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24570
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10694
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785
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137
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2019-20
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42143
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20000
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“ 10923
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887
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79
This information was given by the Minister of Science & Technology; Earth Science and Health & Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Republic Day Parade Tableau by Ministry of Labour and Employment to Depict Historical Labour Reforms Brought in Recently
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has prepared a parade Tableau for this year's Republic Day Parade. The tableau shall depict historical labour reforms brought in by the government during recent past. The theme of the tableau is मेहनत को सम्मान, अधिकार एक समान which translates to ‘respect for hard work and equal rights for all’.
The tableau art portrays the transformation that will come into the life of organised and unorganised workers aftertheimplementation of the recent labour codes. The design thought is a celebration of all-round well-being and security of the workers.
The front of the tableau has a huge structure of a very confident and empowered worker - holding a tool and leading the way. A yellow safety cap on his head suggests social security, wage security and health security provided under labour reforms.
The middle portion of the tableau shows glimpse of workers from various industries along with a mobile app showing DBT  facility and a medical aid suggestion which reads, “Swasth Shramik, Swasth Bharat”, which means Healthy Worker. This is to highlight the medical and financial protection being given to them.
The rear part shows workers finding shelter under a big yellow helmet with “Safety first” written over it. The wheels carry messages of social security and clean work environment that is available round the clock. Alongside the tableau, gig and platform workers and artists will perform as delivery boy, cargo carrier, etc.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
2,334 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 28,303
Active cases stand at 0.06%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
3,320 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,41,85,858
6,050 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.25 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,78,533 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Coverage on export transactions to Russia NOT withdrawn: ECGC
Customers advised to contact servicing branch for cover on shipments to Russia
Mumbai, 28 February 2022
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India  has clarified that the coverage on export transactions to Russia has not been withdrawn. It has been mentioned in various media reports that ECGC has withdrawn its cover on the export transactions to Russia vide its circular dated 25.02.2022; this is factually incorrect.
In view of the prevailing situation, ECGC carried out a review of the country risk rating of Russia as per its extant underwriting policy. Accordingly, with effect from 25.02.2022, the cover category of Russia has been modified from Open Cover to Restricted Cover Category – I  for which revolving limits  are approved specifically on a case-to-case basis.
It is further clarified that this change has been made to ensure that ECGC is able to assess and monitor the risks covered under its export credit insurance policies and to place appropriate risk mitigation measures. The above measure will also enable the exporters / banks in India in assessing the export payment realization prospects from buyers and/or banks in Russia.
The customers have been suitably advised to contact their servicing branch of ECGC for cover on shipments to Russia.
ECGC continues to monitor the situation and further review of the underwriting policy will be undertaken based on future developments.PIB MUMBAI | ECGC/DJM/DL/DR
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Professor Shashikumar Chitre
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Professor Shashikumar Chitre.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saddened to hear of the demise of Professor Shashikumar Chitre. He will be remembered for his work in astrophysics and subjects like solar physics, gravitational lensing and science education. His valuable work will continue inspiring students in the times to come. Om Shanti."
AYUSH
Promotion of Ayurvedic Medicines in the country
Central Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission  through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH systems of medicine including Ayurvedic system. The Mission inter-alia makes following provisions for promotion of AYUSH systems including Ayurvedic system.
- Co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers , Community Health Centers  and Districts Hospitals .
- Up gradation of exclusive State Government AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries.
- III. Setting up of upto 50 bedded integrated AYUSH Hospital.
- IV. Upgradation of State Government Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Educational Institutions.
- Setting up of new State Government AYUSH Educational Institutions in the States where it is not available in Government Sector.
- VI. Strengthening of State Government/State Government Co-operatives/Public Sector Undertakings for manufacturing of quality medicines in AYUSH Systems.
- Strengthening of State Drug Testing Laboratories for ASU &H Drugs for stringent quality control.
- Support for cultivation of Medicinal Plant including processing and post-harvest management to ensure supply of quality raw material for AYUSH medicine and other products.
Further, Central Government has approved 12,500 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres to be operationalized by Ministry of AYUSH through State/UT Governments under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission  in a phased manner by the year 2023-24.It is envisaged to upgrade AYUSH Dispensaries and Sub-Health Centres identified by State/UT Governments as AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres for providing AYUSH based preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care.
In addition, Ministry of AYUSH has also taken various initiatives under the Information Education and Communication  Scheme for propagation and promotion of AYUSH systems for treatment of common ailments through media and other publicity activities like organizing Arogya fairs, conferences, seminars on AYUSH System. Further, Ministry is also supporting different activities under NAM like AYUSH gram, Public Health outreach activities, information education and communication  activities, organization of Yoga, conducting peripheral OPD and Medical camps, behavioral change communication, training of village health workers towards identification and use of local medicinal herbs.
As Public Health is a State subject, opening of AYUSH dispensaries come under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. There is no provision under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission  for opening new AYUSH dispensaries in every district and block across the country.
The Minister of State , Sh. Kiren Rijiju  stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares pictures of Spectacular drone show in Ahmedabad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared pictures of Spectacular drone show in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The city prepares for the National Games opening ceremony.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Spectacular drone show in Ahmedabad as the city prepares for the National Games opening ceremony!"
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Around 22,500 Indians have returned from Ukraine to India from 1 February - 11 March, 2022
90 evacuation flights were operated under Operation Ganga
The air fare for Operation Ganga entirely borne by Government of India
Around 22,500 Indian nationals have returned from Ukraine to India from 1 February - 11 March, 2022. 90 evacuation flights were operated under Operation Ganga including 14 Indian Air Force flights.
The Government had coordinated with the Indian carriers for the operation of evacuation flights. Six private airlines, namely Air Asia, Air India, Air India Express, Go First, Indigo and Spicejet operated chartered services under Operation Ganga.
The Government has coordinated with six private airlines, namely Air Asia, Air India, Air India Express, Go First, Indigo and Spicejet for evacuation of Indian nationals from countries adjoining Ukraine viz. Romania, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia under Operation Ganga.
Air India and Air India Express together have operated 23 evacuation flights under Operation Ganga. The air fare for all the flights operated under Operation Ganga has been borne entirely by the Government.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen.  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Steps taken for Treatment of Patients suffering from Rare Diseases
9,675 patients enrolled since November, 2019 on National Registry for Rare and Other Inherited Disorders  portal
For FY 2023-24, Rs. 92.84 Crore allocated for treatment of rare disease’ patients in designated Centres of Excellence under National Policy for Rare Diseases , 2021
As per the data available with Indian Council of Medical Research , 9,675 patients have been enrolled since November, 2019 on the portal of National Registry for Rare and Other Inherited Disorders  out of which 4,408 patients are from centrally governed Hospitals. For financial year 2023-24, funds of Rs. 92.84 Crore  has been allocated for treatment of rare diseases’ patients in the designated Centres of Excellence under the National Policy for Rare Diseases , 2021.
The term rare diseases, for the purpose of NPRD, 2021, shall construe the following groups of disorders identified and categorized by experts based on their clinical experience:
Group 1: Disorders amenable to one-time curative treatment:
 Disorders amenable to treatment with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation .
 Disorders amenable to organ transplantation.
Group 2: Diseases requiring long term / lifelong treatment having relatively lower cost of treatment and benefit has been documented in literature and annual or more frequent surveillance is required:
 Disorders managed with special dietary formulae or Food for Special Medical Purposes .
 Disorders that are amenable to other forms of therapy .
Group 3: Diseases for which definitive treatment is available but challenges are to make optimal patient selection for benefit, very high cost and lifelong therapy.
 Based on the literature sufficient evidence for good long-term outcomes exists.
 The cost of treatment is very high and either long term follow up literature is awaited or has been done on small number of patients.
In terms of NPRD, 2021, the steps have been taken by Government for treatment of patients suffering from rare diseases include designation of eleven  Centres of Excellence , which are premier Government tertiary hospitals with facilities for diagnosis, prevention and treatment; and financial support for treatment of rare diseases patients, which has been increased from up to Rs. 20 lakhs per patient to up to Rs. 50 lakhs per patient. Treatment of patients starts immediately after registration with the CoEs.
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prof. S.P. Baghel stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Seven religious sites to be connected by Waterways in Guwahati
MoU signing between IWAI, SDCL, ATDC and DIWT on 19th May 2023 for ‘Riverine Based Tourism Circuit’
The MoU will be signed in the presence of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister, Assam and Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, MoPSW
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways  is committed towards developing Inland Waterways. In this line, an MoU for ‘Riverine based tourism Circuit’ being developed over river Brahmaputra will be signed between Inland Waterways Authority of India , Sagarmala Development Company Limited , Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited  and Directorate of Inland Water Transport  Assam in Guwahati on 19th May 2023. The signing ceremony will take place in august presence of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam and Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Government of India.
The project is being developed under the Sagarmala Programme at an initial cost of Rs.40-45 crores. SDCL and IWAI will jointly contribute 55% of the project cost while the remaining will be provided by ATDC. DIWT has consented to provide the usage of Ghats near the temples free of cost for the project.
This Sagarmala project will connect the seven historic temples namely Kamakhya, Pandunath, Ashwaklanta, Doul Govinda, Umananda, Chakreshwar and Auniati Satra situated in Guwahati. The circuit will sail from Hanuman Ghat, Uzan Bazar and will complete its journey by covering all the above-mentioned temples through waterways. The ferry service is expected to reduce the overall travel time to less than 2 hours for completing one complete circuit.
Ministry of Science & Technology
New Software helps identify patients likely to require ventilator support thus detecting emergency & ICU needs early
A software can now identify patients likely to require ventilator support in an ICU and referral in time and make necessary arrangements before emergency sets in. The software called Covid Severity Score  Software consists of an algorithm that measures a set of parameters. It scores each against a pre-set dynamic algorithm multiple times for each patient and allocates a Covid Severity Score  mapping it in a graphical trend.
The technology is being used in three community Covid care centres at Kolkata and suburbs including a 100-bed government mandated Covid care centre at Barrackpore, Kolkata.
Sudden ICU and other emergency requirements during the pandemic have been a challenge for hospitals to manage. Timely information about such situations would help manage the health crisis better.
The Foundation For Innovations In Health, Kolkata with support from the Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development  division of the Department of Science & Technology, GoI in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, Dr. Kevin Dhaliwal, University of Edinburgh and Dr. Sayantan Bandopadhyay, formerly WHO , have developed an algorithm that measures symptoms, signs, vital parameters, test reports and comorbidities of the COVID positive patient and scores each against a pre-set dynamic algorithm thus allocating a Covid Severity Score . This technology has been made available at primary care e-Health clinics in resource poor settings through SEED Project support.
Frontline Health Workers trained in National Skills Qualifications Framework  aligned model and certified by National Skill Development Corporation , Government of India are trained to record all these parameters in a tablet computer which has the software loaded in it.
The ‘CSS’ is regularly monitored multiple times by ‘remote’ specialist doctors thus reducing the doctor’s consultation time per patient and reducing the doctors travel requirement. It can help early identification of patients likely to require ventilator support in an ICU and referral, reduce hospital referral for those unlikely to require critical care support, thus releasing more hospital beds in circulation. It will also help in providing monitored medical support to those patients who cannot afford treatment or cannot isolate at home due to poor housing conditions. The facility can be a huge support for ‘Covid Care Centres’ with beds and oxygen support only but no facility for invasive ventilation.